In view of the nonetheless weak economic system and growing unemployment figures, the Federal Employment Agency (BA) is outwardly heading for a billion -off deficit. This reported the “Bild” on Wednesday in accordance with the preliminary announcement and, citing social safety circles.
Accordingly, the minus may very well be three to 4 billion euros this yr, ought to the poor improvement. Originally, a BA reserve of 1.5 billion euros was anticipated in late 2025.
Therefore, a contribution improve on the flip of the yr, says “Bild”. As of January 1, 2026, the sentence may very well be elevated by 2.6 % by 0.2 to 0.3 share factors.
https://www.welt.de/wirtschaft/article255898254/Wegen-schlechter-Konjunktur-Bundesagentur-fuer-Arbeit-droht-Milliarden-Minus-und-Beitragsanstieg.html